New Years Eve Inspiration (Lanvin Fall/Winter 2011 Dance)

I don't have a lot of super fancy nights out, so when I saw this video earlier this year, it inspired me for NYE. Love how these ladies are dressed impeccably, but can still have fun! (and dance)
Here's to a great New Years Celebration! I hope you're dancing!

Winter Whites Inspiration

Last week I showed you an example of how I wear white this time of year.   Here is some more inspirational images with a similar snowy yet cozy palette.

 

 

  

The Perfect Outfit for a Holiday Soiree

If I was on Gossip Girl,  this would be my Christmas outfit:

Red long sleeve mini dress  with an oversized bow (Maria Garcia Hohan)

Statement Necklace: Dannijo rhinestone and chain necklace (Dannijo)

Shoes: Nude strappy suede platform sandles (Jimmy Choo here)

Bracelet: Gold stingray textured chain bracelet (Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) at Net-a-Porter)

Bangles: Hammered bangle set (Jigsaw)

What are you wearing for the holidays?

Holiday How To: Salt Dough Ornaments & Gift Tags

This winter I decided to revive a holiday project that I did as a kid:  salt dough ornaments.  Not only is this a super simple project, it uses items you already have in your kitchen (double easy). I made a bunch of these to use as gift tags, but with a hook, they will easily translate to the tree.

The recipe is simple:

Salt Dough Ornaments

• ½ cup salt
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup water

1.  Pre-heat the oven to 250

2.  Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to ~1/4 inch thick.    Cut out shapes with cookie cutters (just like sugar cookies)  I used a glass to get simple circles.

Optional: Use a stamp to imprint a 3-d message or image onto the ornaments.

4. Use a drinking straw to poke a  hole for a ribbon or ornament hook.

 5. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 1.5 hours.

Optional: Paint.  I used a wash of green acrylic paint to give the gift tags I made a bit of color.  In the past I've also spray painted them and modge-podged them for a shinier affect.

Let me know if you have questions! 

My Look: Winters Whites

No need to live by the old adage, in my book white is wearable year round.   Here is an outfit I wore last week, that I submitted to the New York Times because they were looking for monochromatic looks. I think the key to wearing  a single color or tone head-to-toe is mixing textures.  (Hence my sequins, suede and cable knit.) 

(My look: Banana Republic off-white sequin skirt, Forever 21 fisherman's style cable knit sweater, Gap button down (old),  Banana Republic platform suede pumps (old), J.Crew trench coat,  and a vintage pearl necklace.)

Check out the photo on N.Y Times Street Style here